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Taking steps to minimize compaction from the sprayer
The topic of soil compaction often arises when talking about the heaviest of farm machinery — four-wheel drive tractors, grain carts/buggies, and manure spreaders — but sprayers should also be at the forefront when it comes to trying to minimize compaction. After all, with some sprayer tanks now exceeding 2,000 gallons and booms extending upwards... Read More
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RealAg Radio: Concern over HPAI, farm tour dream destinations, and edible bean demand, Apr 18, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont.; Dan Petker of Norfolk, Ont.; Murray Froebe of Homewood, Man.; and, Kevin Bisschop of Chilliwack, B.C. Plus, we will hear... Read More
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Planting early? Lessons for northern corn and soybean growers
If there’s one thing freshly-planted soybeans don’t like, it’s a cold drink of water. Soybeans are quite resilient to early season weather and cool soil, but a cold rain in the first 12-hours after planting can spell death to newly-planted soybeans. How does corn fare? Well, not much better, says RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist Peter “Wheat... Read More
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What farmers need to know about PMRA’s transformation
Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is several years into what’s been dubbed a “transformation.” The PMRA reform process started nearly three years ago, leading up to the 2021 federal election, and this initial “transformation” was to focus on four area: transparency, increase the use of real-world data and independent advice, strengthen human health... Read More
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RealAg Radio: A 2024 budget summary, tension in the Middle East, and interest rates, Apr 17, 2024
Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jacob Shapiro with Cognitive Investments to discuss the geopolitical tension in the middle East; Spotlight interview with Landon Fahlman with Farm Credit Canada on their AgExpert software; Kelvin Heppner with RealAgriculture to break down the 2024... Read More
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Wheat Pete’s Word, April 17: Nitrogen Q & A, resistant lamb’s quarters, and leadership in action
Calendar dates can be thrown out when it comes to scouting for weeds and early nitrogen application in Ontario, as growing degree accumulation is well ahead of normal. As part of this week’s edition of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson discusses the implications of crops being ahead of schedule, the confirmation of glyphosate-resistant lamb’s... Read More